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Curb Appeal Boosts for Every Budget

Making your house the stunner on the street doesn't have to break you or the bank

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We're just 25 days away from our big 40th-anniversary TV special on PBS! Celebrate with us! For a limited time, watch...

40th-Anniversary Countdown | Reintroducing the Acton House (1994)

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Finding out which wood stripping method to use, and how to contain the debris, makes a messy job cleaner, safer, and...

Read This Before You Strip Paint From Wood

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My, my—you TOH readers are an inventive bunch! Here are some of the best DIY tips and tricks you've ever submitted

28 Reader Tips That Save Time and Money

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Every month, Ask This Old House and The Home Depot will present a practical home improvement project—from...

DIY Smarts

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Announcing our newest additions to the TOH Generation NEXT apprenticeship program.

Meet the Winners of the 2019 Generation NEXT Casting Call

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Connect with TOH on Social Media

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There are a few new ways to watch This Old House and Ask This Old House. Here's where you can find full episodes...

All the Ways to Watch TOH TV and Ask TOH TV

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In a new partnership, TOH joins forces with The House Designers to bring you amazing home-building plans. Check it...

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Centriq is on a mission to radically simplify your life as a homeowner. Learn how

Centriq | The Ultimate Mobile App for Home Organization, Repair and Maintenance

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All the spring home maintenance and gardening tips you need to know as DIY season kicks off

Spring Upkeep

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Find the zone for your town to determine what plants will flourish in your yard.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

A Letter from Roger Cook

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Insiders can stream ad-free episodes of The New Yankee Workshop, plus have free access to project plans

The New Yankee Workshop Episodes and Plans

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Planning a kitchen, bath, bedroom, or deck project? These calculators will help you design the space you want at a...

EXCLUSIVE! Remodel Calculators

Brookline Mid-century Modern House 40th Anniversary Season

This Old House modernizes a mid-century home in the suburbs of Boston

Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Discover your home's vulnerable spots before you go away on vacation, and learn how to prevent burglaries for less...

How to Stop Break-Ins

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Coffered ceilings, beautiful newel posts, wainscoting, and other beautiful details

12 DIY Projects to Add Old-House Charm

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Create a backyard refuge of your own with inspiration from our favorite outbuildings and sheds

Editors' Picks: Sensational Backyard Sheds

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This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner lay sod in his backyard

How to Lay Sod in a Backyard

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Embossed metal panels give your ceilings an authentic vintage look

All About Tin Ceilings

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Easy do-it-yourself ideas for a fun, productive summer weekend

28 Popular Weekend Projects

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Keep out summer's oppressive heat (winter's chilly winds!) with these easy-to-install architectural features

How to Hang Interior Shutters

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A simple gray box built in the 1950s transforms into a stunning, spacious home for a young family, thanks to a pair...

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House Reveal

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Use basic cedar lumber to create a screened-in patio space that gives cats a breath of fresh air while keeping...

How to Build a Catio

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A bungalow in miniature, complete with wood-shingle siding and a cedar-shake roof for a lucky dog named Gumpy ...

A Craftsman-Style Doghouse

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A really old house grows into its own, gaining living space and creature comforts while honoring its heritage

Better Than Ever: A 209-Year-Old House Remodel

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A step-by-step guide to putting in a versatile and stylish fixture

How to Install a Ceiling Fan

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Plant one to boost property values, lower energy costs—and leave a lasting legacy

All About Shade Trees

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Add these best practices to your summer routine

6 Things to Do This Summer

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Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add a formal, elegant touch to any room

How to Build a Coffered Ceiling

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Using cellular PVC trim stock for an outdoor planter gives you a flower display box that can hold up to the elements

How to Build a Weather-Resistant Planter

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Step-by-step tutorials that are fun for adults and kids alike

School's Out! Family Projects You Can DIY Together

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No garden? No problem. Try growing your food in containers. Just follow our tips for a plentiful harvest

Pot Up Fruits and Vegetables Now, Feast All Summer

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Use handy paver mats to give your driveway some old-world charm

How to Build a Driveway Apron

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Well-priced Italianate fixer-upper in a historic district!

Save This Old House | Historic Virginia Italianate

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Here's what you should do if a storm watch or warning is issued where you live ...

Hurricane Prep: Storm Safety Checklist

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Want to add some cool beauty to your landscape? Here are fast-growing favorites for shade, screening, and spectacular...

Fast-Growing Shade Trees

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Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air conditioning running day...

10 Ways to Beat the Heat

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